Originally Posted by Sergethanks, but i don't know this place and i plan to trek there with my family 9 persons, i want tp know for my budget. Thanks

2 years ago I had gone to Manali and got friendly with a middle aged man who ran a rental store of sking gear near Soulang Valley. He turned out to be arranging tours to Leh and other places too.
I got his number as I am still living my dream to visit Leh via Manali on bike (which now is moving to a gypsy). Was in touch with him till last year (His number is not reachable a lot of ties as he says he is travelling to remote places).

I have never travelled with him so would not be able to give a feedback about his services. He however seemed to be more than just a good talker. I also googled him and I think I found certain references of him given by mountaineers.
You can atleast have a discussion with him if the number still holds good - Mr Pasang Bodh 01902-256138/09418269967

Originally Posted by Sergewhere can i find good travel agent , mules, cookers, guides, trek material and route maps in Manali

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Originally Posted by Sergethanks, but i don't know this place and i plan to trek there with my family 9 persons, i want tp know for my budget. Thanks

Ok, first most basic question that arises in my mind when I read your posts is "where do you want to go?". Manali is a town, well-connected by road, not a trekking destination! It is a good place to prepare and start for some treks though, but not all in Himachal.

Do you want to go trekking around Manali? Have you already chosen a trek, or have a shortlist to choose from, or need help choosing one? How many days you have for the trek? What's the age group all 9 of your family members belong to? What is your experience level? Have any of you ever been on a trek before? What is your budget?

Thanks for your answer and sorry for my English, I use to speak french only.
I plan this trek we are 9 from 55 years old to 17 years old. We practice of hiking in mountainous altitude about 3000 M. we are in some good health Give me your opinion about this plan of trekking and about how much It cost me , what I need to do it.
Places Covered: Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Baijnath, Bajoura, Manali, Naggar, Hamta, Chatru, Batal, Chandratal, Baralacha-la, Darcha, Jispa, Keylong, Koksar Leh.

@Serge - you're English is great, so not need to be sorry about that. I haven't done that trek, so cannot comment on costs, etc. but the following thread has a discussion on the same topic: Hamta Pass - Chandratal Trek

Btw, in your itinerary, the last day August 01st, is a bit confusing. It says "Manali – Kullu – LEH", are you planning to go from Manali to Leh by road? If yes, then Kullu won't come on the way. Manali-Leh is at least a two day journey by road. Jispa/Baralacha-La are on the way from Manali to Leh, so it don't make sense to come back to Manali, and travel back on the same way again. Route is Manali-Khoksar-Sissu-Gonda-Tandi-Keylong-Jispa-Darcha-Patseo-Zingzingbar-Sarchu-Gya-Upshi-Karu-Shey-Leh. Hope I haven't made it more confusing.

Originally Posted by Sergeok thank you very much for the information, I'll change my itinerary. What is your name VKO? What city are you in India? We could meet and share the cup of friendship. Thank you for your help. Serge